Starting Salary
​35k

Job Growth:
​High Need

Salary
35k - 84k

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Welding

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Course Description

Students will learn to manipulate metal using a variety of welding techniques including MIG, TIG, arc welding, and plasma cutting.  Topics of study include: metallurgy, flame cutting, blueprint reading, set up and operation of drill press machine, and cutting and shearing techniques.  Students will practice these methods on aluminum, stainless steel, and other materials.  Students can create unique designs by using the CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Plasma Machine or developing metal sculpture projects.

Course Content

• MIG welding
• Residential welding
• Stick welding
• TIG welding
• Metal identification
• Fabrication procedures
• Gas welding
• Brazing and fusing
• Drills, grinder, band saws and chop saws
• Preparation of metals
• CNC plasma cutting table
• Work with iron worker/punch/shear/bend

Image was taken pre-pandemic.

Image was taken pre-pandemic.

Career Opportunities Can Include:

• Welder
• Machinist
• Machine Operator
• Custom Fabricator
• Pipe Fitter
• Steam Fitter
• Iron Worker
• Construction Contractor
• Metal Sculpture Artist
• New Age Blacksmith

College Agreements with:

Randy Jackson

Welding Teacher

I was a Dryden student & Welding student at TST BOCES  from 1982-84. I started a Welding business (Jackson’s Welding LLC.) in 1982 that operated for over 30 years. I taught at Cortland BOCES as a long term sub for a full school year in 1986.  I started teaching Adult Ed classes in Ithaca and Cortland BOCES in 1985, which I still currently teach. I was also a sub for both programs until I took over full time here at TST BOCES. The whole time I did Adult Classes I also did contract Instruction for many businesses as well as had many intern opportunities for area trade schools at my shop. I participate in the JCATS early training for 8th graders. I also teach at the area's Youth Correction Facilities. At this time I am enjoying sharing an awesome career that can be the students vehicle to a well rewarding career with a lot of opportunities for a happy life of work, hobby, or side-hustle. For Hobbies I like to camp and ride motorcycles with my two kids and enjoy simple life qualities.  

Testimonials

Shane Warner
Shop Foreman at Stonewell Bodies & Machine, Inc.

"Stonewell Bodies is a custom fabrication shop that ships our products around the world.  Stonewell currently has three full time employees that are former students of the welding program taught by Randy Jackson at TST BOCES.  Randy works closely with his students to provide them the opportunity to learn "real world" experiences."

Darren Wojtanik
2018 Newfield Alum

“I was in Mr. Jackson’s Welding class and Mr. Kinney’s Heavy Equipment class at the Career and Tech Center. Over the course of the 2 years, there was not a single moment that was boring nor did I think it was a waste of time. The knowledge I received from both teachers has helped me tremendously. I pursued my education in welding during my second year at BOCES, and I furthered it by attending Pennsylvania College of Technology. I use the knowledge I learned from both classes everyday, and I am beyond thankful that I decided to attend BOCES. I would recommend any program to anyone.”

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